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For the former town of Hamilton in western New York, see Olean (town), New York. Hamilton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 6,690 at the 2010 census. The town is named after American patriot Alexander Hamilton. The Town of Hamilton contains a village also named Hamilton, the site of Colgate University. The village is on the county's border.
Employment Opportunities. Employment in the local area surrounding Fort Hamilton is limited. The unemployment rate for Kings County is 9.9 percent, while the jobless rate for New York City is 9.3 percent. The New York State minimum wage is $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. Visit the New York State Department of Labor website for employment oppurtunitites, and other resources.